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AF12 NUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 143,515 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 140,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,970 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,374 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2022 129,372 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,949 miles

chips in screen

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,507 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND POOR CONDITION

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH BROKEN BUT FUNCTIONS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,489 miles

Offside Front wheel bent

emissions to clean to test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,901 miles

Emissions test aborted. Low rev engine. Emissions clear.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,373 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 105,373 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AF12 NUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 NUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 NUX registered?

AF12 NUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NUX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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